Contradictions and Paradoxes in Mark 1:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Mark 1:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Mark 1:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Mark, Jesus helped a sick woman by taking her hand, and she got better right away. Then, she was so happy that she started helping and taking care of everyone around her.

Mark 1:31: And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them.

Contradiction with John 5:14

In John 5:14, Jesus warns the man he healed to "sin no more," implying that sin can cause sickness, whereas Mark 1:31 makes no mention of sin or repentance in relation to the healing.

John 5:14: Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:58

In Matthew 13:58, Jesus did not perform many miracles due to people's unbelief, whereas in Mark 1:31, He healed Peter's mother-in-law without any mention of her belief.

Matthew 13:58: And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Contradiction with Matthew 8:4

In Matthew 8:4, Jesus instructs the healed leper to tell no one but to show himself to the priest, while in Mark 1:31, there is no such instruction given post-healing.

Matthew 8:4: And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.

Contradiction with Luke 4:41

Luke 4:41 mentions that Jesus rebuked demons and would not allow them to speak when casting them out, whereas in Mark 1:31, there is no indication of any demonic presence or Jesus rebuking anything in the healing act.

Luke 4:41: And devils also came out of many, crying out, and saying, Thou art Christ the Son of God. And he rebuking [them] suffered them not to speak: for they knew that he was Christ. [to speak...: or, to say that they knew him to be Christ]
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